2004 Reds Roster
Gulf Coast League (GCL) - Class: R
Team Record: 20-37
Finished 4th in the GCL's South Division
Manager: Freddie Benavides (20-37)
Affiliation: Cincinnati Reds
Location: Sarasota, Florida
Ballpark: Ed Smith Stadium
2004 Reds StatisticsTeam Record: 20-37
Finished 4th in the GCL's South Division
Manager: Freddie Benavides (20-37)
Affiliation: Cincinnati Reds
Location: Sarasota, Florida
Ballpark: Ed Smith Stadium
The Reds of the Gulf Coast League ended the 2004 season with a record of 20 wins and 37 losses, finishing fourth in the league's South Division.
The Reds plated 198 runs, worst in the circuit, and allowed 280 runs. Mayker Sandoval accounted for 30 RBI and topped all regular batters by hitting .255, while Zac Stott earned a 2.82 ERA, leading qualifying pitchers.
Players from the 2004 Reds who spent time in Major League Baseball during their careers included Jung Bong, Homer Bailey, Scott MacRae and Jeff Austin.
Freddie Benavides served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geovanny Adames | R | R | January 15, 1983 | 6'2" | 184 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Jeff Austin | R | R | October 19, 1976 | 6'0" | 185 | San Bernardino, CA US |
| Homer Bailey | R | R | May 3, 1986 | 6'4" | 223 | La Grange, TX US |
| Jordan Belcher | R | R | February 17, 1984 | 6'2" | 185 | Augusta, GA US |
| Jung Bong | L | L | July 15, 1980 | 6'3" | 175 | Seoul, KR |
| Johntavis Character | R | R | January 16, 1985 | 6'4" | 215 | Decatur, GA US |
| Brad Cherry | R | R | February 12, 1981 | 6'4" | 200 | Texarkana, AR US |
| Clay Cleveland | R | R | September 21, 1980 | 6'4" | 250 | Birmingham, AL US |
| David DeLuna | R | L | July 1, 1985 | 6'2" | 175 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Philip Ellison | R | R | December 28, 1981 | 6'6" | 250 | Gadsden, AL US |
| Eyoxy Esparragoza | R | R | April 9, 1984 | 6'0" | 180 | El Sombrero, VE |
| Ambiorix Franco | R | R | December 21, 1982 | 6'3" | 190 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Ken Geiersbach | R | R | May 20, 1982 | 6'1" | 190 | Hoffman Estates, IL US |
| Brad George | R | R | May 31, 1982 | 6'5" | 200 | New Braunfels, TX US |
| Rafael Gonzalez | R | R | March 21, 1986 | 6'1" | 230 | Bronx, NY US |
| Rey Gonzalez | R | R | August 16, 1984 | 6'0" | 185 | Valencia, Carabobo VE |
| Matt Gray | L | L | April 18, 1984 | 6'2" | 205 | Meridian, MS US |
| Chris Gruler | R | R | September 11, 1983 | 6'3" | 200 | Cedar Rapids, IA US |
| Tonys Gutierrez | L | L | August 18, 1983 | 6'1" | 220 | Cagua, Aragua VE |
| Pedro Hawkins | R | R | November 30, 1983 | 5'10" | 195 | Seattle, WA US |
| Blake Hendley | R | R | September 1, 1981 | 6'3" | 195 | Enid, OK US |
| Habelito Hernandez | R | R | January 11, 1981 | 6'0" | 180 | Bonao, Monsenor Nouel DO |
| Carlos Herrera | R | R | August 17, 1981 | 6'0" | 210 | |
| Josh Holden | L | L | December 10, 1980 | 6'0" | 219 | Mauston, WI US |
| Raymond Honey | R | R | December 24, 1985 | 6'1" | 175 | Missoula, MT US |
| Ray Infante | R | R | October 1, 1984 | 5'10" | 160 | Maracaibo, Zulia VE |
| Santos Jimenez | R | R | September 2, 1983 | 6'1" | 181 | La Guaira, Vargas VE |
| Frankie Keller | L | L | January 12, 1980 | 6'2" | 220 | Midland, TX US |
| Chris Kroski | L | R | May 17, 1982 | 6'2" | 225 | Pittston, PA US |
| Jamie Langham | R | R | September 3, 1982 | 6'0" | 205 | Macon, GA US |
| Kenny Lewis | L | L | October 13, 1984 | 5'9" | 195 | Manhasset, NY US |
| Scott MacRae | R | R | August 13, 1974 | 6'3" | 205 | Dearborn, MI US |
| Charles O'Neal | R | L | September 12, 1983 | 6'4" | 165 | Roberta, GA US |
| Frank Olivares | R | R | April 22, 1983 | 6'2" | 180 | Mexico, Distrito Federal MX |
| Hannsel Pena | R | R | January 30, 1984 | 5'11" | 181 | Laguna Salada, Valverde DO |
| John Purdom | R | R | May 28, 1981 | 6'2" | 230 | Cincinnati, OH US |
| J. D. Reininger | R | R | December 3, 1982 | 5'10" | 190 | San Antonio, TX US |
| Lonny Roa | R | R | November 28, 1985 | 6'3" | 215 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| J. D. Roberts | L | R | August 8, 1981 | 6'4" | 225 | Arlington, TX US |
| Willy Jo Ronda | S | R | June 8, 1985 | 6'2" | 175 | San Juan, PR |
| Carlos Sanchez | R | R | September 19, 1984 | 6'1" | 180 | Culiacan, Sinaloa MX |
| Mayker Sandoval | R | R | February 9, 1984 | 5'10" | 170 | La Guaira, Vargas VE |
| Melvin Soto | S | R | October 31, 1984 | 5'9" | 150 | Bani, Peravia DO |
| Terrance Sparks | L | L | February 16, 1983 | 6'0" | 170 | Lufkin, TX US |
| Zac Stott | R | R | July 26, 1983 | 6'5" | 220 | Bountiful, UT US |
| Orlando Sulbaran | R | R | November 16, 1981 | 6'2" | 160 | Maracaibo, Zulia VE |
| Camilo Vazquez | L | L | October 3, 1983 | 5'11" | 205 | La Habana, La Habana CU |
| Robbie Wachman | R | R | April 10, 1982 | 6'4" | 205 | Colorado Springs, CO US |
| Terrell Young | R | R | August 7, 1985 | 6'3" | 225 | Grenada, MS US |
